It turns out that at least in the Amazon in Mexico, One of the best-selling products is refurbished iPhones. For example, at the time of writing, the iPhone 13 128GB and iPhone 14 Pro 256GB were the top-selling products in the Amazon Renewed section. The items between positions #3 and #7, surprisingly, also happened to be Apple products, like the iPhone 11 or Apple Watch Series 6. I’ve never bought refurbished products on Amazon, so reading reviews and watching a few TikToks will tell you whether the refurbished iPhones sold on Amazon and other retailers are worth it.
But first…
What does it mean when an iPhone is repaired?
A refurbished item, in this case a refurbished iPhone, is a cell phone that has been returned to the store for some reason. It could very well be a return simply because the buyer regretted the purchase (say, equivalent to taking the item out of the store). renovated lottery), or because the iPhone broke and was returned for repair.
In any case, a refurbished product is no longer covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. This means that if you have a problem, you can’t complain to Apple. However, refurbished products with the Amazon Renewed label come with a 90-day warranty from Amazon. And what is this warranty for? Well, if your refurbished iPhone doesn’t work properly, you can ask for a refund or a replacement.
However, if you decide to buy a refurbished iPhone, please consider the following aspects.
What do Amazon refurbished iPhone reviews say?
Opinions about refurbished iPhones vary depending on the store you buy from. For example, if you go to Amazon to see a refurbished item, you’ll notice that the reviews are generally very positive (52% of reviews are 5 stars). for this ad versus 12% of one star).
However, the reviews of refurbished iPhones sold by Walmart are not entirely positive. The complaint is that Walmart simply acts as a middleman (the same thing happens with Amazon) and is not usually a favorable mediator in case of a dispute. For example, see the comments from this TikTok.
While no store is immune to sales issues, we encourage you to shop at a store where you feel comfortable and safe.
With that in mind, we’ll share some thoughts on the pros and cons of buying a refurbished iPhone:
Pros:
- Price: restored copies cost $200-300 less.
- Charger included: clearly not Apple, but a compatible one that charges at the same speed as the original adapter.
Cons:
- Some models may only be compatible with eSIM, so you’ll need to change your phone’s plan to use your iPhone.
- Battery capacity typically ranges from 80% to 90%.
- They almost always have some aesthetic details.
Source: Digital Trends
